March 16, 2026, California – Ecosystem Venture Group, a Seattle-based investment group that brings together top investors and entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses, has announced its first-ever EcoVG SoCal Investment Summit at the Balboa Bay Resort & Club, Newport Beach, California, on April 16, 2026.
The event marks a significant milestone for Ecosystem Venture Group following an exceptional year of growth and investment activity in 2025. The organization intends to carry the momentum forward by spotlighting breakthrough companies to some of the most influential investors at its Investment Summit.
Building on a Landmark Year
The EcoVG SoCal Investment Summit comes on the heels of a remarkable 2025 for Ecosystem Venture Group. Over the course of the year, the group hosted 205 events and invested $84.7 million across 145 companies, helping founders secure critical early-stage funding.
The organization also reported an 83% funding success rate, with companies raising an average of $584,000 per round. These milestones highlight Ecosystem Venture Group’s growing influence in the early-stage investment landscape and underscore the importance of creating more opportunities for founders and investors to connect.
A Platform for the Next Wave of Innovation
The Summit will feature a curated lineup of early-stage startups from diverse industries, including healthcare, technology, and e-commerce. Each company will pitch its vision, product, and growth strategy before a panel of experienced investors serving as judges.
The panel will evaluate the presenting companies based on factors such as market potential, innovation, and scalability. At the conclusion of the event, one standout company will be selected as the Summit’s winner, recognizing its potential to make a significant impact in its sector.
More Than a Pitch Competition
While the Summit will feature a competitive element, the event is designed to be much more than a traditional pitch competition. It will serve as a discovery platform for investors seeking access to emerging opportunities and as a valuable feedback forum for entrepreneurs refining their business strategies.
Attendees, both in person and online, will have the chance to engage with founders, gain insight into new technologies and business models, and observe how investors evaluate early-stage opportunities in real time.
The goal of the EcoVG SoCal Investment Summit is to showcase the next generation of innovative startups and to allow investors to engage directly with the deal flow that gets their attention.
You can confirm your participation by registering early for the Summit right here.
About Ecosystem Venture Group
Ecosystem Venture Group is a premier investment organization and the parent company of Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies, PeopleConnect Staffing, PitchForce, and the NW Angel Fund. The firm is dedicated to supporting founders in building sustainable, scalable businesses while providing its investor network access to high-potential opportunities backed by rigorous evaluation. For more information, please visit ecovg.com.
